Jennifer Morris
Jennifer Morris is a Bay Area News Group editor who produces the business section in The Mercury News and East Bay Times. She also fills in from time to time as the news organization's night news director, front page designer and web producer. She has worked for this news organization for more than 25 years and have worn many hats in the news, business, features and online. She previously worked in Salem, Oregon, Springfield, Mo and Washington, D.C. Jennifer graduated from the University of Missouri with a BA degree in journalism with a minor in literature.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Languages: French (Some), Spanish (Learning)
Expertise: Equestrian sports and issues, gardening, interior design, current affairs such as politics and global economic issues
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Jill On Money: Half time for stocks
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Jill On Money: Summer financial to-dos
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Jill On Money: Green shoots for housing inventory
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Jill On Money: Slow progress on inflation
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Jill On Money: Financial advice for college grads
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Jill On Money: Estate planning — A gift to you and your heirs
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Jill On Money: 529s are STILL the best way to save for college
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Jill On Money: The COVID-19 freeze is thawing
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